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Newspaper

Port Pirie Recorder

Location

Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia

Date

Mar 25, 1920

Page

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Australia Eyes Industrial Growth Through Protectionist Duties

In a Melbourne House debate Minister Musey Greene introduced a protectionist tariff plan to shield and build Australia’s industries. The proposal aims to cut imports, boost local employment, and foster reciprocal trade with the United Kingdom, with duties adjusted on spirits, wines, textiles, metals, machinery, and transport goods.

Melbourne House of Representatives Musey Greene Witte ALF Meridbus Australlia —Industrin AI Adron Rnlund Australia Ted Kingdon United Kingdom Commonwealth Tulare Austalia Greene

Detailed account of tariff duties and changes

The document outlines revised duties across categories including spirits and beverages, tobacco, sugar, agricultural products, groceries, and preserved foods. It lists specific rates per gallon or per unit, notes altered tariffs for unbaked tobacco and sesame, and mentions infringements on arrowroot and fruit preserves with percentages and old to new rates. It reflects a historical tariff schedule with multiple lines referencing imports and domestic products.

Gillon Iya Celal Wien

Journey of Ross Smith to Australia amid thrilling reception

An Adelaide crowd welcomed Sir Ross Smith and Sir Keith Smith after their arduous voyage from London to Australia. The account recalls a perilous route via Singapore and Burma, the tough flying conditions, and the team effort behind the successful journey, highlighting the legendary teamwork and engineering feats that carried them home.

Adelaide Ross Smith Keith Smithe Tossintl Australia Nile Michi India Sogapore Islands London Luis Bowes Shrews Ensionil Burmah

Trade tariffs raise duties on textiles and goods in UK market

The article notes substantial and broad increases in duties on textiles, felts, and furs, with notable rises on cotton, linen, woollens, silk, and wearing apparel. It also reports higher prices for hats, stockings, leather goods, parasols, curtains, and metal manufactures, plus adjusted duties on beer brandy whisky and other spirits.

ADELAIDE RESTAURANT EXPLOSION CLAIMS MULTIPLE VICTIMS

A restaurant fire in Adelaide left Moss Gollings and Nor man Collings badly burned and Miss Hazel a waitress dead. Mrs Marilia Gollings, wife of Moss, died while fleeing the shop as flames trapped her. Attending injuries include Mr Ernest Green in serious condition and Miss Joyce Beckett with minor burns.

Adelaide Antler Moss Gollings Greg Willis Stree Leslie George Gollings Nor- Man Collings U. Collings Hazel Marilia Gollings Gy Collings Tne Turvedl Mater Os. G. Gullings Quenl Dol Ernest. Green Ad Ue Suni Joyce Beckett

Two Dramas at Collee Theatre Evening Shows

Local patrons will see two dramas at Collee Theatre tonight. The program features Daydreams a simple romance with a virtuous heroine and a villain whose actions drive the plot but do not overwhelm the lovers. The second play A Troubled Soul examines human fault and fortune and offers thoughtful class. Bechanting is also described as a pleasing surprise.

Peesuns Maize” Kennedy Galdwin Ther Satan Fares i

Middle East Problems Three Causes of Anxiety

In a Commons session Mr Winston Churchill warns that the Middle East situation causes intense anxiety. The Bolshevik threat looms across areas north of the Caucasus, with fragile links to Azerbaijan and Georgia. Britain aims to hold Mesopotamia with limited troops while seeking economic restraint in the theatre.

Rauler Tondon Winston Churchill Commons Middle East Ansious Gilherte Mesopotamia Gaucasus Gaspian Caspian Sea Volga Republic of Azerbaijan Hepublic of Georgias Torecs Mustaphit Wemul Churelisi Great Britain West Africa Wey

Labor Disputes Over Builder Pay In Adelaide

In Adelaide laborers from the Builders Labourers Federation walk out after set minimal wage demands. They seek 15 shillings a day with a 4 shilling rise for a 10 hour week, while the Arbitration Court appears ready to hear pleas for 14 shillings daily. About 400 ironworkers and moulders idle after the strike action across the Trade Hall dispute.

Adelaide Werlipsduss Hederaton le Arbitration Court Gonteveuse Taree Adulaide

Printers File Appeal in Industrial Court

An application filed in the Industrial Court IV seeks to challenge the award of the printing fades yuwes Hoard, alleging the basis for appeal is the determination of the case. The matter was noted in Avelmdm on a Wednesday.

Police review of force salaries stalls in Adelaide

The South Australian Police Association forwarded a request to the Deputy President of the Industrial Court regarding salaries for police members. No reply has been received and officers, concerned with pay levels, fear potential unrest unless a meeting is arranged to address the request.

Adelaide South Australian Pollen Association Industrial Court

Moonta Men’s Choir Plays Port Pirie Tour

The Moonta men’s choir presented a varied program in Port Pirie and Mare, drawing large crowds. They performed classical numbers, ballads, pathos, and humorous choruses, showcasing trained sopranos and altos within a well balanced ensemble. The group’s clear harmony and expressive delivery impressed audiences across venues Burra and Mare.

Port Pirie Mare Burra

Adelaide Polo Team Defeats Pirie at Pine Ground Match

Adelaide ponies and riders, polished by professional training, beat Pirie 6 to 5 in a brisk opening match at Pine Ground. The Adelaide team led by Colley and Bray secured goals in each half, with Pirie showing late improvement. A return clash is scheduled for tomorrow afternoon with an extra pony race featuring Torvetts and Silverside.

Adelaide Polo Glub Port Ping Otha Pirie Adelaide Pine Hms Ch. Bray C. Cudmnore Neville Pal Colley Piriy Pleseis Hlh. Leblevre Jan Vot Guille Bf. Ky W. Waal Srsl N Colley Bray D. Cuimare Melalle Pirie Natl Mic Colley Cudmore Une Colby Bros Lelievre Gonile Furmer Lebievre Vire Vome Wome Adebie Rapid Pitie Bork Pirié Hoppun Torvetts A. Milnes Silverside

Joint Imperial Defence Committee Debated in Commons

In the House of Commons army estimates committee stage, speakers urged a joint imperial defence centre to address empire defence. W Churchill, Secretary of War, warned that such committees would not replace the balance between military and naval services. He favored a joint staff and academy but cautioned progress would cost many years. Ainslie from the empire service returned after six weeks.

London House of Commons W.churcuill

Soap Sale Promotion Slashes Prices Across Brands

Bargain soap sale lists a wide range of bars and boxes with reduced prices. Various brands such as Palnvase London Baccarat Rexona and Castile appear with details on per bar per cake and per box pricing. The notice announces a multi day sale ending Wednesday March 31 with deliveries to port suburbs and country orders.

Diamond laden vandal damages Ellow Street shop windows

A person in Ellow Street has used a diamond to damage several shop windows. A drapery shop display opposite The Recorder's office was nearly smashed as a result of the diamond work, indicating ongoing illicit use of a diamond for window harm.

Ellow Street Drasper the Recorder Ofice

Annual Meeting Notice of Marks Football Club

The annual meeting of the club will be held in the International Hall tomorrow evening at 8 o clock. Secretary Buynch announces business includes hal acy sleet and crestion of oMeens among other items.

Overlu International Hall Halacy Buynch

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